A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for new voting systems for use in elections in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for the qualifications of such systems; to provide for the reimbursement of certain costs; to provide for ballot marking devices; to provide for in-person voting by paper ballot; to provide for audits; to repeal provisions of law authorizing the use of voting machines; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Jennifer Jordan Filed Feb 27, 2019
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to primaries and elections generally, so as to provide for new voting systems for use in elections in this state; to provide for definitions; to provide for the qualifications of such systems; to provide for the reimbursement of certain costs; to provide for ballot marking devices; to provide for in-person voting by paper ballot; to provide for audits; to repeal provisions of law authorizing the use of voting machines; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Scott Holcomb Filed Feb 21, 2019
A BILL to be entitled an Act to enact the Georgia Voting Rights Act; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to change the date of the nonpartisan election; to amend Title 28 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the General Assembly, so as to prohibit the enactment of provisions that would change the duties or powers of elected officials between the time of their election and taking office; to establish the Georgia Voting Rights Commission; to provide for its composition, manner of appointment, powers, and duties; to provide for an independent Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. Filed by Rep. Scott Holcomb and others. Feb 13, 2019
Georgia General Assembly 2018 Sponsored by Reps. Scot Turner and Scott Holcomb, provides for paper ballot, optical scan machines, and risk-limiting audits.